{"id":237439,"date":"2024-10-23T08:13:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T08:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/23\/mahama-ayariga-ndc-mps-ready-to-return-if-speaker-issues-recall\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T08:13:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T08:13:45","slug":"mahama-ayariga-ndc-mps-ready-to-return-if-speaker-issues-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/23\/mahama-ayariga-ndc-mps-ready-to-return-if-speaker-issues-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama Ayariga: NDC MPs ready to return if Speaker issues recall"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has assured that National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are fully prepared to return to Parliament if Speaker Alban Bagbin issues a recall.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This assurance follows the indefinite adjournment of Parliament on Tuesday, October 22, after a contentious session between the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over which party holds the majority in the House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during an interview on Citi FM, Mr Ayariga emphasised the NDC\u2019s readiness to respond immediately to the Speaker\u2019s call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said that NDC MPs are committed to fulfilling their legislative responsibilities despite the ongoing political tensions and divisions between the two parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Ayariga noted that the willingness of NDC MPs to return to the Chamber reflects their dedication to ensuring the continuity of Ghana\u2019s governance process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He stressed that, regardless of the standoff, they would promptly resume their duties when directed by the Speaker, demonstrating their commitment to serving the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The adjournment of Parliament came after sharp disagreements between the NDC and NPP over who occupies the majority side of the Chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Mr Ayariga, the NPP was significantly underrepresented during the session, with fewer than 30 members present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He accused the NPP of not taking parliamentary business seriously and lacking the necessary preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Mr Ayariga criticised the actions of NPP MPs, suggesting that their disruption of proceedings was part of a broader plan led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He implied that Afenyo-Markin, the former Majority Leader, was attempting to maintain his position and influence within the House by creating confusion during the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the political standoff, Ayariga reaffirmed that the NDC MPs are prepared to return to the Chamber when the Speaker recalls them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reiterated the party\u2019s commitment to ensuring the smooth running of parliamentary business and fulfilling their legislative responsibilities for the benefit of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMany of them [the NPP MPs] are in their constituencies campaigning and so anytime the Speaker calls us, we will come and anytime the Speaker says we are the Minority, we will listen to him, but he hasn\u2019t said that,\u201d Mr Ayariga said.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"\/><\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has assured that National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are fully prepared to return to Parliament if Speaker Alban Bagbin issues a recall. 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